Current problems of Europe

Tunisia as a pioneer of «Arab revolutions»

Видясова М.Ф.

Vidiassova M.F. – doctor of science (Sc.D.) in History, Professor, Head of the Chair of Political Science, Institute of Asian and African Studies. Moscow State University (MSU).

Abstract

The article explores the deeply political and contentious history of the «revolution» in Tunisia – the most westernized Arab country. The material provides an analysis of its causes and intermediate results. The author points at possible long-term challenges posed by these events.

Keywords

«Revolution» in Tunisia, France, «Arab spring», Islamist parties, elections in Tunisia.

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